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Proud Member of the Observer Media Family of Community-Owned and Written Newspapers & Websites Volume 9 • Issue 9 September 2017 Fresh Spot of Color on Waterloo by Morgan Wood that the building’s exterior reflect its in- Perhaps you have lately noticed a fresh spot terior, revealing his business’ dedication of color acting like a beacon to Waterloo to the sublimity of bold shapes and bright Road. The new mural, designed by French- colors. Simply, he “wants to make the world born and British-educated designer and a more colorful place.” Walala’s aesthetic, artist Camille Walala, was commissioned bursting with sunny colors like cherry red, by Jack Mueller, a real estate investor who millennial pink, canary yellow, and “nifty owns the former bank building on Water- turquoise” adds a splash of color, hopefully loo Road. The building, upon completion a smile, and a little bit of wonderment to of its interior, will be home to Poplife, a the days of many Clevelanders. pop-up gallery, health food space, and Waterloo is lucky to have an investor donation-only yoga studio. like Jack, who believes in public art and in Walala’s work is inspired by the Italian- making art as accessible as possible. Amy lead Memphis Movement from the 1980s Callahan, Executive Director at the non- but is updated with influences from the profit Waterloo Arts, notes that public art is Ndebele tribe and optical art. She has large- important because: “[if] you live in a neigh- scale works in some of the most important borhood where there’s poverty, that doesn’t cities in the world: New York, Paris, Lon- mean people shouldn’t be able to see art don, Sydney, and now Cleveland. Muel- on their walls just for art’s sake.” Callahan ler said he stumbled across Walala’s work went on to say that every neighborhood online and was excited about its Memphis deserves something beautiful, something influences. From there the artist and the that provides a unique point of pride and investor developed a friendship over Insta- helps carve an identity out for residents. In gram, both sharing a love of graphic shapes particular, street art is like “having a con- and bold colors. When Mueller saw an versation outside,” and murals act as can- opportunity to commission a mural from vases that humanize our urban landscape. his favorite artist, he reached out, bringing Walala’s piece starts a conversation about Camille and her partner Julie Jomaa across the creativity and energy of humanity and the Atlantic for the project. about the egalitarianism of street art to Mueller has said it is important to him passerby. International Coastal Cleanup Day at Euclid Beach Park - Saturday 9/16 by Stephen Love beaches across the globe! recommended. Trash bags and gloves will Be part of a global beach cleanup in part- Volunteers will meet at the Euclid Beach be provided. nership with the Alliance for the Great Picnic Pavilion about 10-15 minutes before All groups are welcome to participate, Lakes Adopt-a-Beach program and the the cleanup to sign in. Refreshments will but children under age 18 require a parent Ocean Conservancy. On International be provided to before and after the beach or guardian’s signature upon sign in. Chil- Coastal Cleanup Day, thousands of volun- cleanup and all participating volunteers dren under 13 must be accompanied by an teers head to beach cleanups around the will receive a half off coupon redeemable adult. world to raise awareness about the chal- at Chili Peppers restaurant, 869 E 185th No pre-registration required! For more lenges of plastic pollution in our water. De- Street, towards the purchase of one entree information visit facebook.com/AdoptEu- bris collected at the Euclid Beach cleanup and drink. clidBeach or contact Dan Subwick and is recorded on data cards and submitted Rain or shine, dress for the weather. Stephen Love at adopt.euclidbeach@gmail. You never know what you’ll find washing ashore at to the Alliance for the Great Lakes and the Bring water, Wear long sleeves and pants, com phone 216-571-0685. a beach cleanup! Ocean Conservancy along with data from boots or work shoes, and work gloves are Remembering the Sights & Sounds of Euclid Beach Park 13th Annual by Rich Wickens who had the opportunity to visit the park The Golden Age of the American amuse- on the shores of Lake Erie, have fond and ment park lasted from the late 1890’s to sentimental memories of the amusement the late 1920’s. At that time America was park. Just mentioning Euclid Beach Park becoming more industrial, and individu- to someone who remembers the park will als had more disposable income and time prompt a smile and story. Luckly large for entertainment. Hundreds of amuse- pieces of Euclid Beach Park have survived ment parks opened in and around most these 48 years since the park’s final season. major cities to offer one form of enter- Euclid Beach Park’s “Grand Carousel” has tainment. Cleveland was no exception as operated in the Cleveland History Center many amusement parks opened. Better of the Western Reserve Historical Society known were: Luna Park, White City, Puri- in Cleveland’s University Circle since the tas Springs, Chippewa Lake Park, Geauga grand opening in 2014. Not many carou- Lake Park. Lesser known or remembered sels have survived since the Golden Age of parks include; Scenic Park, Lincoln Park, the amusment park. The Euclid Beach Park Washington Park, Forest City Park, Wil- carousel operated at an amusement park in loughbeach Park, Gordon Gardens, Or- Old Orchard Beach after the park closed. chard Lake Park, Brady Lake, and Mentor Besides surviving the carousel returned to Beach Park. Missing from both lists is Cleveland something a very few carousels arguably Cleveland’s most beloved amuse- have done, returning to the city where it ment park, Euclid Beach Park which first operated. Another amazing event, the operated from 1895 to 1969. Individuals band organ that was with the carousel for growing up in an around Cleveland and 59 years at Euclid Beach Park is again with (continued on page 7) Page 2 The Collinwood Observer Volume 9 • Issue 9 September 2017 September 2017 The Collinwood Observer Volume 9 • Issue 9 Page 3
Community HGR Councilman’s Corner A Q&A with Ian Charnas, manager of CWRU’s think[box]
by Michael D. individuals who wish to disrupt the peace ever is elected will once again be involved Polensek and sobriety of our community; it will not in the redistricting process. The last time The Collinwood Observer is a citizen-based news be tolerated in Ward 8. that happened we saw our ward boundaries source published by Collinwood Publishing Inc., a local change to the west and south and our ward business dedicated to the development of grass roots It goes without say- I hope you have all witnessed the foun- media and increased connectedness of the citizens, ing that the Con- dation work and the walls going up for the number was deliberately changed from civic groups, non profits, businesses and institutions in cert Series along new O.H. Perry school between Harland Ward 11 to Ward 8. We need to make sure, and around Cleveland Wards 10 and 11. the lakefront this and Schenely Avenues, just off East 185th whoever is elected, that they will look out Summer have been Street. What a great sight and we all look for the best interest of the residents and put THE COLLINWOOD OBSERVER 650 E. 185TH STREET a great success. My forward to its completion. what is good for the neighborhoods city- CLEVELAND, OH 44119 sincere thanks to This summer has also been busy with wide above petty gerrymandering, which the Beachland Park Association, Coronado block parties, street events, neighborhood had a devastating impact upon such areas Copyright 2014—Collinwood Publishing Inc. Beach Association, the East Shore Park association meetings, picnics and a whole as the Nottingham neighborhood. Be an All rights reserved. Any reproduction is Club, and above all, the Cleveland Me- host of events planned to bring neighbors informed voter. forbidden without written permission. troParks, for bringing “music to the neigh- together. We are fortunate in Ward 8 to Those who wish to vote by absentee bal- PUBLISHER borhood.” We look forward to growing our have as many active groups and organi- lot through the mail can do so by calling 3D printers Computers John Copic, [email protected] concert series next summer and beyond. zations as we do. However, as I have wit- the Board of Elections at (216) 443-3200 or ADVERTISING Since my last update we have taken down nessed so often, it is the same neighbor- visiting their website at www.boe@cuyaho- John Copic, 216.505.0185 an additional six (6) condemned and aban- hood leaders and volunteers trying to do it gacounty.us. doned structures in addition to the 218 we all. You know what? Even though they do a As always I can be reached at my office at WRITERS: Bob Payne, Pat Brady, Matthew have already removed. My sincere appreci- great job –they need rest too, and they need (216) 664-4236 or via email at mpolensek@ Orgovan, Gina M. Tabasso, Rita Kingsbury, ation, specifically to the Cuyahoga County your help. clevelandcitycouncil.org. Fr. Joseph Fortuna, Pastor, V. McGraw, Joe Landbank, for the partnership they have As many of you know, I have repeatedly Valencic, Rina Catena, Nan Kennedy, Heidi established with my office. For the first appealed to residents to become involved in Sincerely, Shenk, Melissa Gleeson, Peter Brown, time in a long period we are making serious our local development corporations; Col- Michael D. Polensek Michael D. Polensek, Allison Lukacsy, Gail Greenberg, Erica Marks, John Horton, inroads in ridding our neighborhood of linwood Nottingham Development Cor- Courtney DeSchepper, Nicole English, Julia these derelict properties. My personal goal poration and Northeast Shores. Please, DiBaggio, Marilyn Ottato, Sr. Madeline is to ramp up this effort throughout the re- become a stakeholder in the community Muller, Susan Brandt, Laurie Henrichsen, mainder of this year into the next. Please and have a say in neighborhood issues and Marguerite DiPenti remember, if there is an abandoned house development plans. The door is always COMMUNITY MEETINGS fab shop laser cutters Electronics on your street do not assume the City or open and they welcome community par- PHOTOGRAPHY: John Copic, Liz Copic, County knows about it; for some neighbors ticipation. How has it succeeded, so far? add law students and business students, The equipment at think[box] was selected Stephen Love, Sarah Gyorki COLLINWOOD HOMEOWNERS MEETING have taken it upon themselves to main- QUESTION: Are you a registered voter? 1st Wednesday of the month by Gina M. Tabasso Innovation at think[box] is alive and well. now you have a real-world team that can by staff after careful consideration of fea- More than 64 companies and startups have take a project much further than any one of tures and after visiting several dozen high- The views and opinions expressed in this tain the yards and to pick up junk mail. I Do you know that there is a Mayoral Pri- 7:00 PM How and when did think[box] come St Mary Church publication are those of each writer, and not am greatly appreciative of these proactive mary coming up? Tuesday, September about? Where did the idea start, and who used the facility to raise more than $6.2 them could on their own. So that gets us to profile makerspaces and shops around the 15519 Holmes Avenue million in funding. 95 percent, and the remaining 5 percent are nation, including visits to MIT, Stanford, those of the publisher, editor or any other entity. neighbors. However, inspectors or our lo- 12th is Primary Election Day. I get calls spearheaded it? general community members, including and other highly regarded institutions. The Collinwood Observer is powered by: cal development corporations wouldn’t and emails into my office daily about city MyCOM MEETING In March 2012, think[box] opened in a know they are abandoned. So, please let us services and issues that are of concern to 1st Thursday of the Month temporary 2,500-square-foot space on What types of things do people make folks off the street, alumni, local entrepre- 5:30 PM Case Western Reserve University’s cam- there? neurs, and more. What is your role there? know of an abandoned structure on your local residents. This is your opportunity, as Salvation Army Temple Corp We see everything and everyone, from As the manager, my role involves fund- street or in the neighborhood. voter, to let your voice be heard, as to what 17625 Grovewood Avenue pus thanks to a generous gift by CWRU Public safety is a number one priority you believe is important. There are nine alum and wonderful human being Barry students working on academic coursework Do local grade school and high school raising, communications and promoting and a foremost concern of all Cleveland people running for the Mayor’s office. Two EAST 185th STREET NEIGHBORHOOD Romich. The facility really took off and be- and research projects to startup compa- classes visit for STEM education? national visibility, overseeing selection of ASSOCIATION residents. My sincere thanks to 5th Dis- will come out of the primary to square off fore long was receiving thousands of visits nies and even folks working on hobbies Currently think[box] can host tours of large equipment, recruiting and training To submit a story, go to www.collinwoodobserver. 2nd Tuesday of the Month trict Commander, Sammy Morris, and the at the General Election to be held on Tues- 6:00 PM a month. University Trustee Larry Sears and crafts. Startups and projects include K-12 students; however, the facility isn’t set staff, managing strategic projects, and or- com, click on Member Center, sign in, click on “men and women in blue” who patrol our day, November 7th. The General Election Lithuanian Hall along with other major supporters led the medical devices, clean energy solutions, up to host entire classes working on proj- ganizational partnership development. Submit Story, and start writing. 877 East 185th Street – next to Post Office neighborhood. This summer, with the help will also include Judicial races, Issues, and efforts to procure a new and larger facility, consumer electronics, aviation, robotics, ects. Individual K-12 students can attend
Next deadline: September 25, 2017 of our “nosey neighbors,” who I love, the Council races city-wide including the 8th which led us to opening think[box] in a as well as art and fashion, and much more. with their parents and a signed waiver. Full Is training available? DEMOCRATIC WARD CLUB 5th District was able to stay on top of many Ward. 2nd Wednesday of the Month 50,000-square-foot space in October 2015. details on our K-12 policies are available on Yes, training is available on all of our ma- You can mail your stories to the Collinwood problems which could have grown. When As I have stated at our neighborhood (September to June) How many visitors each month? our website. chines. Users are expected to do their own Observer office at 650 E. 185th Street, 6:30 PM neighbors pay attention and look out for meetings. These elections are critical on the Most people don’t know what an open-ac- Currently think[box] receives on average design work (we do not offer design help) Cleveland, OH 44119. Collinwood Slovenian Home more than 5,000 visits each month. On How do you get the word out to the com- but staff are here to help show you how to one another, what a difference it makes. northeast side from Glenville east through 15810 Holmes Avenue cess innovation center is. How would you Let’s continue to send a message to those Collinwood and Nottingham. For, who- PRESIDENT: Councilman Polensek describe it? What is its purpose? 50,000 campus, only the gym and the library re- munity? safely operate the equipment. square feet of what? ceive more visits, according to the provost’s Because of our focus on entrepreneurship, FRIENDS OF COLLINWOOD RECREATION We describe think[box] as an innovation- data. our primary outreach is to the local entre- How can think[box] help manufacturers, 2nd Thursday of the Month preneur ecosystem -- groups like Jump- and what is its role in contributing to a Sewer District Open House: Missing Heroin, Fentanyl, 6:15 PM focused makerspace. Now, “makerspace” is Collinwood Recreation Center still a new term for many people, but think Of these, how many are CWRU students, Start, LaunchPad, FlashStarts, BizDom, skilled workforce? Out Would Stink Carfentanil: The 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard of a metal shop and a wood shop combined how many faculty, how many alumni and and other accelerators and incubators. The role of think[box] is to give free, open with all that new-fangled stuff. 3D printing, how many from the community? These groups have each sent startups over access to millions of dollars of high-tech 5th DISTRICT COMMUNITY RELATIONS by Brittney Fort ments offer stormwater credit information, Around 80 percent of our visits are CWRU to think[box] to take advantage of the fa- prototyping equipment. When it’s time to Triple Threat on MEETING laser cutting, electronics, textiles, media, Whether it’s number one or number two, construction project details, career op- 3rd Wednesday of the month you get the idea. We have floors dedicated persons (students, staff, and faculty) while cilities here, and, in turn, CWRU has sent go to manufacture, we help link entrepre- have you always wondered what happens portunities, environmental tips and cost- Our Doorstep 6:00 PM to prototyping and fabrication, as well as 15 percent are from the neighboring Cleve- student startups to incubate with each of neurs with (ideally local) manufacturers Collinwood Five Points Community Center once you flush the toilet? saving information. You can also indulge “Heroin, Fentanyl and Carfentanil: The offices of support for entrepreneurship for land Institute of Art. We’re very happy those groups. so they can grow their business. Gina M. Find out at the Northeast Ohio Regional in mouthwatering food from Up in Smoke East 152 Street except for: Triple Threat on Our Doorstep” is a series May (Murtis Taylor), projects that have the potential to turn into about that, of course, because when you get Tabasso, marketing communications spe- Sewer District’s Open House on Sept. BBQ and Barrio food trucks. of panel discussions that bring residents, July (St Clair Superior Dev Corp), businesses and create jobs. those designers and artists together with I see the list of equipment online. Where cialist, HGR Industrial Surplus, www. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour the largest Did I mention that the Open House was community partners and local experts to- October (Cleveland Job Corps Annual Dinner), our scientists and engineers, and then you did it come from? hgrinc.com November (Glenville Rec Ctr.) wastewater treatment plant in Ohio and free? Come enjoy giveaways, prizes, and gether to engage in open conversation about learn all about wastewater treatment from free stuff with the Northeast Ohio Regional the opioid epidemic. These events empower EAST 156th STREET NEIGHBORHOOD the knowledgeable tour guides. Join the Sewer District! Missing out would stink… community members by connecting them ASSOCIATION lab tours, get up close with the huge work don’t you think? to the resources and information they need 3rd Thursday of the month 6:00 PM Fresh Cut Landscaping trucks, or step inside the Sewer Simulator. Event Location: 4747 East 49th Street, to combat the opioid crisis. The event will Collinwood Recreation Center There is an activity for your whole family. Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio. More Info: www. be Wednesday, September 27, 2017 16300 Lakeshore Boulevard Kids can show off their creative abil- neorsd.org/openhouse 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.: Registration and Resource Leaf * Cutting * Edging * Weeding * Blowing * Snow ity by decorating hard hats, or enjoy face Tables • 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.: Discussion with EAST 140TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD Clean up painting and balloon animals, but that’s the Experts; Q & A Session to Follow ASSOCIATION Plowing 4TH Wednesday of the Month * Mulching * Fertilizing * Reseeding * not all. Kids can touch the trucks and en- The event will be held at Euclid City Hall – (March to November) joy all the hands-on exhibits. Learn about Council Chambers • 585 East 222nd Street, 6:00 PM * Bed Cultivation * Tree and Shrub Care * animals and reptiles with Jungle Terry and Euclid, Ohio 44123 • REGISTER: Registra- Collinwood Five Points Community Center Jungle Bob while enjoying free ice cream. tion is REQUIRED. Go to www.cleveland- East 152 Street * Light Hauling * Top Soil * Sod Lawn * Special guest appearances include Wally clinic.org/TripleThreat to register online, CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL Waterdrop, Zach the Mad Scientist, and or call Ann Coughlin at 216.692.8969 Monday night at 7:00 PM more. Make sure you bring your cameras Panelists will be: Irene Druzina, MD Please note – this is a public and an open For Info Call Greg and phones to participate in our social me- Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic meeting but does not take public commentary dia contests to win prizes. Willoughby Hills Family Health Center • Any questions about these meetings 216.376.8485 The Open House will offer more than Captain Kevin Kelly, Euclid Police Depart- please feel free to call 60 vendors with fun, interactive exhibits ment • Rudy Kump, MA Mary Louise Jesek Daley, Councilman Polensek’s office, (216) 664-4236 Senior Citizen Discounts including radio station visits from Q104 More an 2200 visitors came to last year’s Open Behavioral Health Clinical Manager and 98.5 WCNX. Sewer District depart- House at the Sewer District. ARDC, Cleveland Clinic
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Events Library “A Family Affair” with Glasbena Hip-Hip Hooray for Exciting A Summer Full of Fun at Local High School Matica in Concert, Sunday, October 22 Programs at Collinwood Library! Collinwood Library! Football Schedules 2017 opera to Avsenik and Slak favorites, plus by Kiaira Jefferson first speaker for this year’s CCYA event. In Broadway and Cleveland-Style polkas – all Collinwood Branch Library 2016, Ms. Hudson won the National Adult Collinwood Railroader’s: saluting our family ties in Slovenian and 856 East 152nd St, Cleveland, OH 44110 Learner of the Year Award and received Date Time Opponent Result English. Manager, Caroline J Peak Governor Kasich’s Courage Award. We 08/25 7:00 pm @Wickliffe L8-37 This year, the chorus performs at St. 216-623-6934 look forward to having her with us. The 09/01 7:00pm @Orange _____ Mary’s Auditorium, 15517 Holmes Avenue, [email protected] Cleveland Museum of Art will also be pre- 09/08 7:00pm @Rocky River _____ in Cleveland’s Collinwood neighborhood. senting with their “Art to Go” bus, so be 09/16 3:00pm @Shaker Heights _____ Join the pre-show mingle at 2:00 p.m. with YOUTH PROGRAMS: sure to come out and join us for a fun-filled food and refreshments. Curtain time is 09/22 3:00pm East Tech _____ The Glasbena Matica Slovenian Singing Society Kids Café event! Saturday, September 23rd @11am performs in concert at St. Mary’s Auditorium, 15517 3:00 with Angela Perrine directing the cho- 09/29 3:00pm Glenville _____ Holmes Avenue, Cleveland, on Sunday, October 22, Now that Summer Lunch is over, Cleve- rus and Michael Cercek at the piano. After 10/06 3:00pm John Adams _____ 2017. land Food Bank will be providing free after ADULT PROGRAMS: the show, stay for the social featuring Patty 10/13 3:00pm @John F. Kennedy _____ school snacks for children under the age of Free Computer Classes by Joe Valencic C and the Guys for dancing. 10/20 3:00pm @Lincoln West _____ 18! Visit the Collinwood Branch Library Computer Basics, Internet Basics, & It’s “A Family Affair” as the Glasbena Ma- Admission to the annual concert and 10/27 3:00pm @Whitney Young _____ after school for Kids Café! Search the Web tica Slovenian Singing Society invites you dance is $15 per person. Twelve and un- Monday – Friday 3:30pm-4:30pm In this series of classes you will learn all to a concert and dance on Sunday, October der free. Tickets are available from chorus by Kiaira Jefferson Collinwood Library is happy to announce, mouse and keyboard techniques by com- Villa Angela-St. Joseph Vikings: 22, 2017. You’ll enjoy Slovenian, classical members and the Polka Hall of Fame, 605 Collinwood Branch Library to date, an engagement of 226 children National Library Card Sign-Up Month pleting a wide variety of meaningful, Date Time Opponent Result and American melodies about family life, East 222nd Street in Euclid, Ohio. For more 856 East 152nd St, Cleveland, OH 44110 ranging in age from Pre-K to teen; of those Libraries in Cuyahoga County are celebrat- everyday computer tasks; how to use per- 08/25 2:00pm @University School L19-35 marriage, mothers and fathers, performed information, contact Lori at the Polka Hall 216-623-6934 Manager, Caroline J Peak signed up over 160 children have completed ing National Library Card Sign-Up Month sonal computer functions ranging from 09/01 7:00pm Elyria Catholic ______by Cleveland’s legendary Slovenian cho- of Fame, (216) 261-3263. ### [email protected] the reading program. Grades Kindergarten (September 1-30) with A Card for Every how to turn the computer on and off, up 09/08 7:00pm @Kirtland ______rus. Selections range from folk songs and through 8th held a strong representation Kid campaign! This campaign aims to put to navigating the windows operating sys- YOUTH PROGRAMS: this summer (70% enrollment!) with heavy 09/15 7:00pm Shaw ______a library card into the hands of every child tem; keeping track of your files; how to use Kids Café participation from summer camps at Sal- 09/22 7:00pm @Warrensville Hts ______under 18 in Cuyahoga County. Visit us at a mouse, navigate in Windows and save Now that Summer Lunch is over, Cleve- vation Army, the Intergenerational School, 09/29 7:00pm @St.Thomas Aquinas ______Silhouette Productions 2nd Annual Collinwood Branch library (or any other files; and how to conduct an internet search land Food Bank will be providing free after and East Clark elementary. We at the branch 10/07 7:00pm Trinity ______local library) starting September 1st, and when seeking news and information. school snacks for children under the age of wanted to take this opportunity to highlight 10/14 7:00pm Gilmour Academy ______Golf Outing a Huge Success help us make sure every kid in the county Fridays, September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 18! Visit the Collinwood Branch Library four special individuals from this summer 10/20 7:00pm John F. Kennedy ______has a library card! September 1st-30th 29th 11:15am-12:45pm after school for Kids Café! Starting Monday, who excelled at reading and participation: 10/28 2:00pm @Central Catholic ______August 21st! Monday – Friday-3:30pm- Dashayla Dalton, Antonio ‘Nikolai’ Hodges, Youth Advocacy and Leadership Coali- Take Control of Diabetes 4:30pm Kashyra Gore, and Summer Belcher. Thank tion Do you or someone you love have diabe- Glenville Tarblooder’s: you to ALL participants in making ‘Read Join us at Collinwood library with leaders tes? Everyone with Diabetes Counts is a Date Time Opponent Result Collinwood Community Youth Academy- Up! Rise Up! By Design’ one of the best from OSU Extension to participate in a va- program that encourages small lifestyle 8/25 7:00pm @Euclid L21-39 #Youth Matter Here -Back to School Event Summer Reading Clubs, yet! riety of Collinwood Art Projects! changes while learning about your diabetes 09/02 7:00pm @St. Edward ______The Collinwood Community Youth Acade- This summer was all about community. Mondays, September 11th, 18th, 25th and the way it affects your health. Join us if my (CCYA) is proud to celebrate going back We are truly lucky to live where we do! 09/08 7:00pm @Mentor ______5:15pm-6:00pm you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, if you’re to school with special STEM activities and Here’s what we did: Ben Smith brought us 09/15 3:00pm John Marshall ______60 years of age of older, or if you have Medi- a Library scavenger hunt! The Cleveland on a journey through the age of recording 09/22 7:00pm @John Hay ______Collinwood Community Youth Acade- care/Medicaid. This program will include Museum of Art will also be presenting with equipment and even had some children test 09/29 3:00pm @Collinwood ______my-Back to School Event six weekly no-cost educational workshops their “Art to Go” bus, so be sure to come out out his digital recording equipment. Linda 10/06 3:00 pm John F. Kennedy ______The Collinwood Community Youth Acad- on how to manage diabetes. and join us for a fun-filled event! Other fun Zolten Wood came through and showed 10/13 3:00pm @East Tech ______emy (CCYA) is proud to celebrate going **Call to sign up: Aimee Dutton 844- filled activities and surprises will be provid- us how to eat healthy, and even play some 10/20 7:00pm @John Adams ______back to school with special STEM activities 472-4644 or Kathy Boysaw 216-231-7700 ed as well. Saturday, September 23rd @11am games! Daniel Gray-Kontar and his scholars and a Library scavenger hunt! This year (x-1079)** Thursdays, September 7th, 14th, 10/27 3:00 pm @Rhodes ______from Twelve Literary and Performative Arts Ms. Margo Hudson of Seeds of Literacy, a 21st, & 28th 10:00am-12:00pm Read Up, Rise Up Summer Reading Club Incubator showed local teens what it was literacy tutor and ambassador, will be our Highlights! like to create a Poetry Lounge and perform With the completion of our Summer Read- live in front of their friends. It’s a shame ing Club, ‘Read Up! Rise Up! By Design’, the summer had to end. by Charlotte Mirabile Garry, Bill Knight, Rob Egan Silhouette Productions would like to thank All Women: Theresa Sill, Anne Calic, Toni all Volunteers, Donators, Hole Sponsors, Paul, Stacy Longo Silhouette Productions and Shore Cultural Centre Proudly Present “Annie It’s Wise Golfers, Entertainment, Briardale Greens Mixed Men & Women: Paula Seger, Tom and their professional Staff for making this Seger, Rose Manos, John Manos Get Your Gun” event a success. Skills: by Charlotte Mirabile new book, of course, is that amazing Irving at 7:30 PM To Advertise The morning started out with beautiful Women’s Pin Shot: Stacy Longo Irving Berlin’s “ANNIE GET YOUR GUN” Berlin score, featuring hit after hit after hit. weather, a picture perfect sky and fabulous Women’s Long Drive: Natalie Sheerer scored a bulls eye when it returned to ‘Irving Berlin’s greatest achievement in the Sunday Matinees: Oct. 15 and 22 at 2:00 “Bagel Buddy ‘s” donuts for the taking. Mens Pin Shot: Bill Knight Broadway in 1999, starring Bernadette theater,’ wrote the New York Post, ANNIE PM Our group of 56 golfers participated in Men’s Long Drive: Vince Continenza Peters and sporting a revised libretto by GET YOUR GUN ‘will always be a musical 216.505.0185 an 18 hole scramble with Skins, Mulligans, Putting Tournament: Bob Paulenske Tony, Oscar and Emmy winner Peter for the ages, one of the Broadway theater’s Shore Cultural Centre, 291 East 222nd Skill Shots, Putting Tournament and a new 50/50: Theresa Sill Stone. As Newsday reported, Stone’s revi- enduring triumphs.’ Street, Euclid, Ohio twist, the “String Game”. Beverages were All in All everyone had a wonderful time. sions ‘are sweetly ingenious, and the show Intersections of 222nd Street, Babbitt Road provided thoughout the day along with We are looking forward to our 2018 Golf is a dream.’ Stone reshaped the 1946 book Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Theatricals & Lake Shore Blvd. a flowing Keg of beer in the Stick’s Bar & Outing and your Support of Attendance at to create a Wild West show-within-a-show Grill. Lunch was provided at the turn and our 2017 Production of “Annie Get Your that frames the ageless ‘Anything You Can Produced by Charlotte Mirabile Tickets in advance: Adult $14.00(Over 60/ a Barbeque Chicken and Ribs Buffet din- Gun” this October 13,14,15,20,21 & 22 at Do I Can Do Better’ love story of sharp- Under 17- $12.00) ner with Entertainment by “The Tony Dial Shore Cultural Centre. shooters Annie Oakley and Frank Butler. Directed by Douglas F. Bailey II At the door: Adult $16.00( Over 60/Under Quintet”. Tickets are now on sale: Shore Cultural Stone has added a secondary romance be- 17 - $14.00) Our Golf Teams consisted of Three Groups, Centre Website or call 216-219-3630 tween the younger sister of Frank’s both- Musically Directed by Matthew Steven Piano Lessons from Rob All Men, All Women and Mixed Men and Thank you for all that you do to Support ersome assistant Dolly, and a boy who is Grittner Groups of 20 or more $12.00 Master’s Degree with over 30 yrs Experience Women. Silhouette Productions and Shore Cultural (to Dolly’s horror) part Native American. Winners: Centre. ‘The book has been updated in ways that Choreography by Jen Justice For tickets call 216-219-3630 or 216-289- Beginners Welcome! (216) 357-3034 All Men: Brendan McGarry, Kellen Mc- pass p.c. muster,’ reported Time Magazine, 8578 ‘without losing all the fun.’ Joined to the Evening Performances Oct. 13,14,20 and 21
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Q & A with furniture designer and F*SHO Founder Jason Radcliffe Remembering the Sights & Sounds of Euclid Beach Park (continued from front page)
by Gina Tabasso cations until 2019, then we’re handing it off Mostly stuff for Barrington, not 44 Steel What was the first piece of furniture that How and why did the F*SHO come into to my friend at Soulcraft Woodshop, and it and the furniture business -- pumps, parts, you created in 2005? existence in 2009? will be permanently housed in Ingenuity’s filters, storage bins. Then I get to take home I built an awning for a friend’s house in In 2008, I had shown my first pieces of space where his maker’s space is located. scrap and salvage from the business Tremont. It was my first piece that was furniture in a solo gallery exhibit then memorable because I was able to build I planned to go to New York for Design How do you market the show? What do you enjoy doing when you’re not things for friends. I also built a small table Week because I wanted to see what people We’ve had articles in Fresh Water Cleve- working or making furniture? for friend who worked at a furniture store, thought of my work but it cost $5,000 for a land and The Cleveland Plain Dealer, an My wife and I enjoy riding bikes, travel and I turned a steel-topped table on cast- booth. I decided that wasn’t affordable. In interview on Kickin’ It with Kenny and (most recently to Peru), our dog, being out- ers into a desk for myself. I had that desk January 2009, the coordinator from Design NPR’s Around Noon, word of mouth and doors, boating on the lake, and skiing and until last summer when a fire in our storage Week emailed me offering 4’ x 10’ booth for social media. People like its style, the ro- snowboarding in Colorado. building destroyed it. $1600, and I took it. I took the Mousedesk mantic feel of only one night and if you’re that’s on my website there and kept hear- not there you missed it for the year. It’s a Which artists inspire you? What got you interested in furniture? ing, “You’re from Cleveland? There’s noth- five-hour guerilla show that’s always on a A couple of French furniture designers and Functionally, I needed a desk. I like func- ing going on in Cleveland.” So F*SHO was Friday night in September from 5 p.m. to Victor Schreckengost from Cleveland for tional art and things that have a use. Also, my middle finger to them. I got five friends 10 p.m. SoHo does the food. We have beer the amount of work he did and the variety. I visited my friend’s furniture store and together, and we did the show at 78th Street and a coffee bar. Everything is free to the a customer wanted stainless table with a Studios. We had 350 people show up. The public though we do suggest donations/ How did you learn to be a furniture de- glass top for a party but if they ordered one next year we needed a bigger space. F*SHO tips to offset the costs of the food and beer. signer and maker? for her, it wouldn’t have arrived in time. My is a contemporary furniture show featuring There’s only a $50 exhibitor fee because we I’m self-taught. I wanted to be an architect friend said, “Here’s my friend who makes work by local designers, furniture makers believe in getting us all together, and some and went to OSU for two quarters. I love furniture. He can make it for you in less and students from the Cleveland Institute new designers don’t have the money. to clean up pieces and make them not look than six weeks.” Four days later, she had a of Art. reclaimed. All of the Cleveland furniture stainless-steel frame with a glass top which How and when did you hear about HGR? makers use raw materials, but they each the ride after it made its own journeys. Two operated, September 28, 1969. The date for The Euclid Beach Boys brought some old Balls and Candy Kisses once stood. Near was the start of my business. My friend, the How many exhibitors and attendees do I work for my father’s business, Barrington have their own unique fingerprints. In different owners have the three rocket ships this year’s event, September 24th the thir- ride cars that were at the park from their the picnic pavilion one could enjoy their fa- owner of the store, asked for two pieces in you usually have? Pumps, and they are a customer. Then, my 2014, two months after Amanda and I were from the parks Rocket Ship circle swing teenth annual. Attendance at last year’s collection including The Rocket Ship Car vorite Euclid Beach Park treat; Humphrey three sizes, and it just took off. In 2016, we had 30 exhibitors and 3,000 dad and I made a chair for Ingenuity Fes- married, I left the business in her hands to ride both have motorized them and can be event was estimated at 4,000. and Thriller Car offering rides to and under Popcorn Balls and Candy Kisses Weber’s attendees. Most of the visitors are from tival and a competition called “Chair and go to California to film a furniture-maker seen during Cleveland’s warmer months Euclid Beach Park Now, a non-profit the old entrance to Euclid Beach Park, then Premium Custard. Celestial Treats was on What did you do as a career prior to your Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo. Tell.” We filmed the entire process from reality TV show and competition on SPIKE traveling area roadways. One rocket ship organization founded in 1989 as a fan club toward and under the bridge between the site with their food trailer selling hot dogs, business? walking through HGR buying materials to that was hosted by Hip Hop Artist Com- car owner also acquired a roller coaster car for the old park sponsored the event. Also two high rise apartment buildings, from chips, and soft drinks. Welding and fabrication, which I still do, How are the locations for the moving the fabrication and finishing. mon. It aired in 2015. It’s been an exciting from the park’s Thriller coaster and has backing the one day event was The Euclid the Turnpike ride. Tagging along for a North Ohio Classic Parks, an organiza- and the furniture business is similar in that show selected? journey. it mounted to the back of a 1930’s pickup Beach Boys and Cleveland Metroparks. A ride in their trailer and placed in the picnic tion assisting EBPN since the first outdoor I change industrial items into shapes that I drive around or someone offers. We are What kinds of things have you bought at truck thus street legal. grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture will pavilion, the “First Lady” of Euclid Beach event, was set up in a large tent displaying work. going to continue moving it to different lo- HGR? Part of the original ninty acres of the help fund the celebration of the old amuse- Park, “Laughing Sal.” Also located in the Geauga Lake Park memorabilia. In the amusement park, is part of Cleveland Me- ment park. Donations from North Col- picnic pavilion were Euclid Beach Park re- immediate area were booths for the Old troparks, Euclid Creek Reservation, Euclid linwood neighborhood business also help lated items that could be purchased; books, Brooklyn Historical Society and a great Beach Park. Just East of the entrance to this fund affair in 2916 donations were received DVD’s and new souvenirs like T-shirts and display of Euclid Beach Park memorabilia Have you visited HGR Industrial Surplus’ showroom lately? public park, stands the old arched entrance from: Cebar’s Euclid Tavern, Chili Peppers sweatshirts. Next to the picnic pavilion, re- by the youngest EBPN member, who was to the amusement park behind which are Fresh Mexican Grill, Excalibur Auto Body turning for a second year, was WIXY 1260 born lo-o-ng after the park closed. The by Gina Tabasso with trekking to Aisle 6 for the bathrooms. two high rise apartment buildings built Inc., Great Scott Tavern, Gus’s Diner One Online Radio, playing a variety of music Cleveland History Center of the Western If not, you’re in for a surprise; so stop by Don’t feel bad, the sales staff was in the soon after the park closed. Held annually in Eight Five, Kramer Printing Company, from the 60’s and 70’s. Reserve Historical Society had an informa- for a visit if you’re in the area. If you have same boat. the public park is Remembering the Sights and Legacy Village. On the grounds was Vintage automobiles, The Cars We Drove tion table set up. The Collinwood Notting- stopped in recently, you may have been Some of the best times to visit HGR in- and Sounds of Euclid Beach Park. It is held the Cleveland Fire Department’s Smoke to Euclid Beach Park, filled the area where ham Historical Society also had an infor- one of the people walking through the of- clude sale days on the second Saturday and the last Sunday in September so as to com- House and a naturalist from Cleveland the Grand Carousel and buildings used mation table. fice who exclaimed, “Wow, this place has fourth Thursday of every month or during memorate the last day Euclid Beach Park Metroparks with some live area wildlife. to make and sell the Humphrey Popcorn changed. How spacious. Cool tables.” their Wednesday free customer lunch (a Turner Construction is putting the cookout with hot dogs and hamburgers in finishing touches on the front-office reno- the summer and pizza the rest of the year). vation. The entire area was gutted and And, yes, their tagline, “We buy and sell rebuilt. HGR now has a large, welcoming everything,” is true! Yes, they are known The History and Geography of Classical Music reception desk, more room to move and for reselling lots of industrial equipment amazing sales desks made by Jason Wein and machines but they sell home-improve- by Nan Kennedy Christy Dorenkott of Gotta Swing Dance duet by the two standby Indian drums – the on period instruments. of Cleveland Art. There are new and larger ment and maker doo dads, office furniture, Music for Miles brings Indian drums and will perform to the Silver Keys’ versions of northern tabla and the southern mridan- The concert starts at 4 pm. The atmo- restrooms, additional offices for staff, a and Aisle 1 has carried all of the following: an historical horn to Waterloo “Jitterbug Jump” and “You Can’t Do that gam; South Indian violin and voice presen- sphere is casual, children are welcome. The nice conference room, and a new customer fans, laptop bags, printer cartridges, gloves, Sunday September 10, 4 pm, Waterloo Shimmie Here.” The Quartet will also play tations, and some talking and demonstrat- Callaloo will be prepared with a glass of lounge and showroom entrance. boots, rugs, wine glasses and every odd and Arts Creative Center 397 E 156 St. Ad- the overture from “The Marriage of Figaro”; ing in Lalit’s lively master class style. wine or some such (and Kelvin has been They’re still working on the art and fur- end. mission free. Nan Kennedy: 216-531-8161 traditional Irish and Scottish dances; the And on November 12, we’ll take a trip honing his barbecue recipe over the sum- nishings, but you’ll no- [email protected] Habanera from “Carmen”; Tango; Sum- back in the evolution of European classi- mer). tice that they went with I hope everyone’s summer was as green mertime from “Porgy and Bess”; It Takes 4 cal music with James Hampson (the only M4M concerts are presented with the an industrial design to as mine – the garden burst all bounds and to Tango; The Bishop Is Forced to Dance; known holder of a degree in performance support of Local 4 Music Fund, the Music stay in alignment with I am now enjoying the harvest. Music for Two Cuban Dances; A Klezmer Wedding; on natural horn, also known as French Performance Trust Fund, the Waterloo their business model Miles also had a creative summer, design- And America from “West Side Story”. horn), who will talk about the progress Arts Friends’ Committee, Cuyahoga Arts and the history of the ing our Fall season, which will be lively, On October 8, Lalit Subramanian (an from hunting horn to the modern orches- and Culture, and Ohio Arts Council – and facility. varied and educational. accomplished South Indian musician) will tra’s double horn, illustrating the history the very generous support of neighbors HGR thanks its The first concert of Fall, on September take us a little way inside the two worlds of with performances of Beethoven’s Sonata who love music. Hence they are free - but customers for their 10, will be played by Bill Meyer’s Silver Indian classical music, which have much in for Horn and Piano, Gounod’s Six Melo- donations are always much appreciated. patience during the Keys Clarinet Quartet – a program of common, but distinct separate heritages. dies, the Horn Concerto No.1 by Strauss renovation, especially dance-inspired music; dancers. Neal & Lalit’s presentation will feature a percussion and Saint-Saens’ Romance in E Major – all
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Primary Cluster Students explore math materials. Junior cluster students love sharing a good book! by Robin Bartley contact the school to schedule a tour. Can’t On Wednesday, August 16th, the doors make it in person, be sure to check us out opened at Lakeshore Intergenerational on social media! School (LIS) for the start of our fourth Coming Soon! school year! We now serve over 200 stu- While there is much to look forward dents (K-5) in the North Collinwood Com- to this year, in the coming days our class- munity. We could not be more thrilled to room mentors/volunteers will rejoin our welcome our students back into the build- community of lifelong learners. If you are by CMSD News Bureau one of the school’s spirit shirts. ing. interested or know anyone interested in The Cleveland Metropolitan School Dis- Hannah Gibbons School will discuss Within the building, the classrooms mentoring please contact us at SHallow- trict welcomes families to attend open Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee, have been a flurry of activity while teach- [email protected]. houses at their children’s schools in Sep- the school’s progress and expectations for ers work to develop supportive and caring Also on the horizon, our first field trip of tember. behavior. classroom communities. These strong class the year to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo! Schools for preschool through eighth At New Tech Collinwood high school, communities are key to the development Primary and Junior Cluster students will grade will hold open houses from 6 to 8 the administrative team will present school of lifelong learners and spirited citizens. If get the chance to investigate wildlife from p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13. High schools data and test scores and discuss new gradu- you want to see our school in action, please all around the globe. will hold open houses from 6 to 8 p.m. on ation requirements taking effect with the Thursday, Sept. 14. Class of 2018. Oliver H. Perry School will provide in- Students will be dismissed early on the St. Vitus Adult Slovenian School formation on the school’s academic goals day their school’s open house. Early-start and offerings, after-school programs and schools will release students from 11 to Teaches Slovenian children’s academic needs. Every Oliver H. 11:20 a.m., and late-start schools will re- two Saturday mornings a month from 9:15 Perry student who brings a parent or other lease students from 12:30 to 12:50 p.m. to 11:45. Classes are held at St. Martin de caring adult to the open house will receive Porres High School, 6111 Lausche Avenue, Cleveland. Tuition is $50.00 per semester or $100.00 for the whole year. Textbooks are from Slovenia and are purchased sepa- rately from each instructor. At the new Davis Aerospace and Maritime High School in Bard High School Early College is accepting incoming 9th graders by Lillian Centa, Director For more information, please call Lillian September 9th marks the beginning of at 216.350.6889 or email at elcenta@sbc- downtown Cleveland, students can explore the air and the seas while studying to our new east side campus at John Adams. The Bard Early College model allows another year for the St. Vitus Adult Slove- global.net. piloting, ship maintenance and global business, all with rst-class technology at students to earn a high school diploma and a tuition-free associates degree nian School The language classes meet on your ngertips – TUITION FREE! under the same roof in four years. BEACHLAND HAIR DESIGN Visit ClevelandMetroSchools.org or call 216.838.2500 today. Visit ClevelandMetroSchools.org or call 216.838.4100 today. 18324 LAKE SHORE BLVD. is an International Baccalaureate At in the Old Brooklyn CLEVELAND, OHIO Campus International High School Rhodes College and Career Academy school located on the campus of Cleveland State University that challenges students community, students work with caring professionals to create and pursue a career to think more deeply about the subjects they study and the world around them. path based on their strengths and passions. Coursework, internships and community Campus International prepares students for success in college and beyond. service projects will prepare students for success in college and beyond. Visit ClevelandMetroSchools.org or call 216.838.8100 today. Visit ClevelandMetroSchools.org or call 216.838.3050 today.
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Join us for the annual St. Jerome Clam/Steak Bake! Good food, great friends, fabulous raffle prizes! YUM! The extrordinarily talented violinist, Tessa Lark will perform at St. Jerome Church along with the City Music Cleveland Chamber Orchestra on October 18th at 7:30pm. Don’t miss this marvelous free concert featuring by Adele Markert Come for the food, stay for the fellow- works by Schumann and Corigliano. The annual St. Jerome Clam/Steak Bake ship and for a chance at the fabulous Chi- will be held on Sunday, September 24th. nese Auction prizes which will be raffled by Adele Markert Miss Lark performed here two years ago Your $30 ticket includes your choice of one off at the end of the day. From fine and City Music Cleveland Chamber Orchestra delighting our audience both with the pub- dozen tender clams with a half chicken or casual dining opportunities, collectables will open their 14th Season with a concert lished program and with a bonus tribute to a delicious strip steak. Both entrees come and sports apparel, baskets for children, at St. Jerome Church on Wednesday, Oc- her southern Ohio roots. For most of us it with Clam Chowder, potato, corn on the and opportunities to try out yoga or Karate tober 18th at 7:30pm. Avner Dorman will was the first (and possibly the only) time cob, and a roll. Extra clams may be ordered lessons, to gift cards for services like auto conduct and the program will feature the we had heard bluegrass played on a Stradi- for $10 a dozen. Dinners will be served maintenance, the variety and quality of the amazing violinist, Tessa Lark. The perfor- varius. It was quite a treat. from 1-4pm. Tickets can be purchased on prizes is always amazing. mance will include Doors open at 7pm for this free family line at www.stjeromecleveland.org, or in Help spread the word to former neigh- • Schumann: Overture to Genoveva Op. 81 friendly concert. A free will offering will person after any weekend Mass, or by call- bors and classmates! See you at the Clam/ • Corigliano: The Red Violin Concerto be taken. ing the church office at 216-481-8200 Steak Bake! • Schumann Symphony No3 “Rhenish”
Each year the Backpack Blessing and Open a blood drive in the gymnasium, and a uni- STEP UP for St. Jerome House kick off the start of the school year, form exchange organized by our very active by Adele Markert hope to have the steps completed for the and this year they were again a wonderful PTO. It really takes a community to educate All Are Welcome at Parish Feast Day If you have driven past St. Jerome School first day of school. celebration, as school and parish families a child, and our parish community is com- lately, you will have noticed that the front So many graduating classes, First Com- turned out to bless our students and wish mitted to this important mission. We are so steps to the school are being replaced. 95 municants, and reunion attendees have them well. This year the church was par- glad to see everyone come out to support years of Cleveland winters have taken their stood on those steps to have their picture ticularly busy, with lots of other activities our students! toll. It is a big project but the safety of the taken over the years that the steps really happening as well, including hospitality children comes first and as the stairs were are a big part of people’s memories of St. Je- with coffee and donuts in the church hall, disassembled we discovered that there was rome School. Please go to www.stjerome- structural deterioration to the support cleveland.org for more pictures, informa- beams for the landing that had not been tion and to learn how you can help insure a visible. Repairs are well under way and we firm footing for future generations. After providing a STEP UP to thousands of students and enduring Cleveland winters for 95 years, the steps of St. OLL Is School of Save the Date for Jerome School are being rebuilt to provide the foundation for the next 95 years. the Year! Aladdin! “A Gift of Song”
We’re so proud to be the Ohio Lottery Our Lady of the Lake Parish Theater Group The parish feast day celebration is a favorite Partners in Education School of the Year is proud to announce this year’s perfor- tradition at Our Lady of the Lake, and we for 2017-2018. Thanks to this great partner- mance of Aladdin, November 17, 18 and are happy to invite any of our neighbors Marie Wagner and Agnes Presley congratulate Julia Wallace on a wonderful performance. Concert goers Michele Biondo and Judge Suzan Sweeney relished the oportunity to hear live music performed by the composer right in our own neighborhood. ship, Our Lady of the Lake School will be 19 at Shore Cultural Centre. Tickets will be to come and celebrate it with us. We begin Parish Feast receiving many valuable benefits, which available soon. Watch for more details on with a gathering at the Arcadia Beach Club by Adele Markert and sung by Julia with Lawrence accom- project when he gave her Simic’s book “The inseparable ever since. We hope they will Day is In celebration of their third wedding an- panying on piano. Julia drew inspiration will be announced at our assembly on our website: www.olleuclid.org. For more at 5:30, with hot dogs and refreshments. We World Doesn’t End.” Julia was inspired to continue to grace St. Jerome with their mu- niversary, Lawrence and Julia Wallace gave from the poetry of Charles Simic. Jordan put the poems to music and met Lawrence sical abilities for many years to come. September 15. We look forward to sharing information, please contact Rita Testa: then process with music to the church for September 12 the people of Cleveland a gift in the form of Dryer, Julia’s brother who read each poem when she needed an accompanist to record more details, and to celebrating this good [email protected]. a prayer service, followed by an ice cream an original concert. The music was written before they were sung, actually started this selections of the project. The two have been news for our school. social in the church hall. All are welcome! CONTACT US | stjeromecleveland.org | Follow us on Facebook | Phone: 216-481-8200 Call Rich Master 718 East 200th Street 216.481.9090 Mechanical Complete Auto Repair
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Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School V Faith. Family. Future. Welcome Back! House Meetings School year at VASJ begins with Opening Mass VASJ is blessed to start each lighthouse. school year by gathering as a “The light they see gives them community and praying together at hope,” Elizabeth says. “It provides an Opening Mass. This year’s theme, them with evidence that they have which stemmed from VASJ senior found what they have been seeking. Elizabeth Smith’s idea, was “Hope in The light from the lighthouse Christ.” represents Christ and how we look for “It was during our Peer Ministry him in the darkness of our lives.” retreat when Ms.Latkovich was reading Fr. Joe Fortuna of Our Lady of the Romans 8:24-25, and I was thinking Lake presided over the Mass. During Adkeysiga danced in the dance studio! that is a really good motive to have and his Homily, he also spoke about hope it just stuck with me,” Elizabeth says. and the importance of placing hope in In further conversation with the rest of God and wanting what God wants for the Peer Ministers, it was decided that us. would be the theme. “We don’t always know what that Elizabeth welcomed guests to the is, but we trust that God knows what Opening Mass by reading the verse: is best for us,” Fr. Joe says. “I pray for you and for all of us that we may place For in this hope we were saved. our hope in Christ.” Now hope that is seen is not hope. Four seniors (Elizabeth Smith, Dance Teacher Mr. Ford and Dean of Students Mr. Gamble greeted families as they hit the red carpet for Meet and For who hopes for what he sees? Mary Furlan, Eleanor Boru, and Greet! So excited to see everyone back! But if we hope for what we do not Timothy Raddell) were commissioned see, we wait for it with patience. by Fr. Joe as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. International School Uniforms The remarkable house of Igboya met in the Art Room! Self-ulwazi learned a step from Ms. Port. “This scripture passage describes Fr. Joe blessed all student leaders how we must have hope in what we and prayed for a successful year and Dot Day do not see,” Elizabeth says. “Hope Elizabeth encouraged her peers to carry is something that keeps many people that hope with them during the school going. It helps get people through year when high school and personal stressful times. Faith is having hope in battles seem overwhelming. Christ. We cannot see Him, or touch “As we go throughout the rest of Him, but we trust he is there. We trust the year, never forget to have hope,” he is with us. We have faith.” Elizabeth says. “Hope will carry you VASJ senior Mary Furlan drew through the days where it may seem the beautiful illustration that was hung impossible. Most importantly, have over the stage in the gym. Elizabeth hope in Christ. He is going to guide explained the purpose of the boat and you through it all.” TOP: Father Joe Fortuna commissions four VASJ seniors as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist. BOTTOM: VASJ students celebrate Opening Mass together. Do you know the Dot Day song? Dress code shirts include any solid colored polo or Ujima learned their cheer in the Gym. Unhu packed the cafeteria for their meeting! button up dress shirt. Imagine Bella students and teachers are each other to be 4 Star Students. Check out Imagine Bella Academy of Excellence Art Attn: Imagine Bella Parents members of houses based on the house sys- these photos from the first house meeting Teacher Mrs. Heston is getting ready to cel- You can now order school uniforms and gear Community gathers at VASJ for Solar Eclipse viewing party tem from Ron Clark Academy. Students and where students danced, practiced cheers, and ebrate International Dot Day in September! online! teachers meet with their house throughout learned about their house. The partial solar eclipse which related activities and snacks, posters, http://swag.somethinginked.com/imagin- the year to build community and encourage took place on August 21 was a great demonstration materials, solar viewing eschools/shop/home kickoff to VASJ’s new astronomy glasses to share, telescopes and other FreshFresh Food Food Fast Fast class being offered this year. Although viewing devices. There was even a school wasn’t yet in session, VASJ’s music playlist with songs related to Upcoming Events NoNo MSG Astronomy teacher Lucy Kulbago astronomy and the eclipse. VegetarianVegetarian Friendly Freindly invited all of her Astronomy students It turned out to be a great September 4, 2017 • No School - Labor Day FRESH MEXICAN GRILL and their families to attend a fun and community event for faculty, staff, September 14, 2017 • Title 1 Night/Open House Chili peppers gives you a choice of over 30 fresh items informative Solar Eclipse event at students, parents, and alums. September 15, 2017 • No School for Students to choose from to customize your dining experience VASJ. “It certainly promoted our charisms September 26, 2017 • Picture Day 869 East 185th • 216.531.2300 “The event was a great way to share of providing an integral, quality my excitement for space science and education, and a great sense of family October 13, 2017 • No School for Students Hours Monday - Saturday 11am - 10pm, Sunday 12pm - 8pm to help people safely view the eclipse,” spirit,” says VASJ religion teacher and says Kulbago. Coordinator of Mission Effectiveness VASJ’s Principal David Csank, Dean of Students Thomas Erzen, and President Bill Cervenik ’72, check out the Solar Eclipse in the school’s parking lot. The event included astronomy- Bill Raddell ’67. Our Thoughts and Prayers go to the Mama Catena Family during your recovery and remodel. 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Community The Flying Scotsman, Peter Quinn, Comes to the Rescue Again.
I needed gutters. Out with the old. Hard working Joe Healey doing a 5 star job. I needed gutters. I needed gutters bad. I needed gutters, so I called Peter. He said, man and that is a good sign) , He and his and I could not be happier. I highly rec- know Peter Quinn the Flying Scotsman “Aaaa Laddie, it’s no a problem.” crew showed up on time at 9 am. By 3 pm I ommend Peter for all your carpentry and is a wizard at kitchen and bath remodels. He stopped by a few days later with his had 160 foot of brand new gutters installed, remodel needs....and gutters. Give The Fly- I have seen firsthand the amazing decks trusty measuring tape and notepad. After the old gutters had disappeared into the ing Scotsman a call at 440.477.0955. Peter he has built. He and his crew did a 5 star taking the measurements he gave me a very back of the truck, and my yard was spotless. Quinn comes with the Observer Seal of ap- job resurfacing my hard wood floors. But I fair quote. About a week later (he is a busy The crew was friendly and professional, proval. SPACES’ artists shop for Materials at HGR Industrial Surplus in Euclid
Natural Forces by Laila Voss, courtesy of the artist
Baby Blu is our before and after school programming. Blu stands for youth Becoming- Learning - Utilizing their gifts to serve others. by Gina Tabasso their work. Mr. and Ms Sims , facilitators I am always amazed by the seemingly end- When Jake Beckman came to Cleveland less inventiveness of artists. They seem to get for a residency at SPACES, he had an Idea inspiration from so many different things. to illustrate the power and beauty of labor. Bruno by Dana Depew, courtesy of the artist Some find excitement in the natural envi- We set him up in a warehouse space not far ronment, others in a fantastic world. The from The Powerhouse on the west side of expressions are equally varied and exciting. downtown where Old School Salvage was lo- In Cleveland and in my experience with cated. He immediately set out to find as much STORAGE SPACE FOR LEASE SPACES, a non-profit art organization, many material as he could that would allow him to find rich inspiration for their artwork in the explore the rich interaction between produc- fading industrial landscape of Cleveland. Of- tion and labor. He went to HGR and collected 20001 Euclid Ave. ten the artists will arrive from foreign lands rollers and pulleys and some belting, servos. and other cities and are drawn immediately You name it; he gathered it up. For Jake, it was to the large warehouses and manufacturing one-stop shopping. Although Jake lives and Euclid, OH 44117 centers, and of course the steel mills with works in Philly, he returns to Cleveland often Deciding to their stacks spitting fire over the downtown and goes to HGR each time to see what he can Storage Space For Lease skyline. When the artists arrive to work at take back with him. Jake’s entire practice has SPACES as part of the residency, HGR Indus- revolved around the industrial landscape. go to college trial Surplus often comes up as a resource for In the mid-90s, Laila Voss collected tons Looking for storage? material and inspiration. of material for a project as part of Urban I have been in Cleveland since the early Evidence, an expansive show that was on can be hard. $3/SF/Year 90s and have helped many artists gather ma- display at the Cleveland Museum of Art, The terial for their work in lots of places within Museum of Contemporary Art, and SPACES. the industrial areas. I have gone with artists Voss, who now is the executive director of Art 20’ x 40’ for $200/month through the steel mills and collected taconite House Inc. in the near west side of Cleveland balls and slag, I have gone to old warehouses and a current board member of SPACES, has with photographers looking for unique kinds been making large-scale multi-media instal- 30’ x 50’ for $375/month of space and light. And I have gone to HGR lations throughout her career -- most recently where I have spent hours with artists going showing at ARTNeo, a museum of Northeast 50’ x 50’ for $625/month up and down the aisles looking at the various Ohio. At one point, needing some material machinery and parts that are there for the that would work for a projection screen and taking. to build a replica of a water tower, she found There are more options available. I first heard about HGR many years ago what she needed at HGR, along with a slow- when a fellow artist Dana Depew suggested moving motor that would operate a part of Enrolling shouldn’t be. Contact for more information. that I go there for some pulleys needed for the installation. Return trips to HGR are not Register for hands-on express enrollment days! a project. He said that there were bins filled uncommon for Laila. Ron Tiedman with everything that I could want. He was Very often, the artists that I work with find not wrong. Dana makes all kinds of intricate that the people of Cleveland are helpful and Cell 216-618-0104 constructions from found parts and indus- friendly and willing to give their time and [email protected] trial debris; so, he would know. He works as energy to help make a project happen. I love a curator for the Slavic Village art initiative that I can send an artist to HGR and have tri-c.edu/jumpstartmetro Location: “Rooms To Let” that draws attention to the them come back with big smiles having been abandoned homes in that neighborhood by inspired by the variety of machine and parts 216-987-6000 Located 10 miles east of downtown Cleveland in Euclid, Ohio. allowing artists to take over a house and fill that are available and the openness of the staff it with installations. He also has owned his to help them locate every odd bit of thing that From I-90 (Lakeland Freeway) Take Exit 182A [East 185th Street] and head South. [East 185th turns Tri-C Metropolitan Campus own gallery and shown many young up- an artist is looking for. Most often, the artist 2900 Community College Avenue INDUSTRIAL SURPLUS into Nottingham then Dille] Pass St. Clair Avenue. Proceed to Euclid Avenue. Turn Right on Euclid and-coming artists in this region. Dana was will return to pick up just one more thing that Cleveland, Ohio | 44115 Ave. and proceed 1/4 mile. HGR is located on the righthand side. a long-time board member of SPACES and will help him or her outfit his or her studio or helped a whole lot of artists make connec- for some crazy-looking thing that will be just 17-1895 tions in Cleveland that helped them make perfect for a project.
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Community Community New Praise Ministries would like to Healthy News: Tri-C Preventative Free Art Therapy Workshops Offer Paladar Latin Kitchen Brings Nuevo thank all sponsors for their partici- Care Center Reopens at Metropolitan Hope and Healing Latino Vibe to David Simpson pation in making the Community Campus for Fall Hospice House Back to School event a success! by John Horton ing; stress management; and exercise and The Preventative Care Center at the Metro- education programs. Many thanks to our Sponsors who made Nancy J Scharfeld politan Campus of Cuyahoga Community No physician referrals are needed for an this all possible! Servant Leaders Ministry College (Tri-C) will reopen for fall semes- appointment. To schedule a visit or to find Birthright KICK ter on Sept. 5. out about special health-related workshops, Classic Toyota Mentor WIM The care center provides low-cost health call 216-987-3555. Fifth Third Bank NPM Survivors care services to uninsured or underinsured The Preventative Care Center at Metro Councilman Polensek Ushers and Greeters adults while giving Tri-C health career Campus serves as a key part of Tri-C’s al- BJ’s Wholesale Club Media Ministry students valuable learning and training op- lied health career programs. Approximate- Raging Fit Sheila Thornton portunities in a clinical setting. ly 3,500 appointments have been booked ICU mobile net Cierra Rembert The center will be open 2-5 p.m. Tues- since the service began in 2009. Participants create lasting mementos of their loved ones in Fabric & Feelings. (Photo by Bob Perkoski) Hope over Heroin Mark Peters, Sr days and Thursdays, Sept. 5 through Nov. Chick Fil-a Willoughby Wells Creations 16. It is located in room 105 of the Health by Laurie Henrichsen will need their mobile phone or another Paladar Latin Kitchen brought its festive Latino cuisine to David Simpson Hospice House recently. Hospice patients and their families were treated to a gourmet meal prepared and donated by the restaurant. Strategic Outsourcing Solutions (SOS) Hope to see you next year! Careers and Sciences building at Metro Are you grieving the loss of a love one? digital camera to take photos and the abil- Campus, 2900 Community College Ave. in Healing Arts Workshops use art therapy ity to either email or print them. There is by Laurie Henrichsen of gathering around the table together for Cleveland. to provide grieving people with a creative no cost, but space is limited, so advance Hospice of the Western Reserve welcomed conversation and a fine dining experience The center is staffed by students studying outlet for their feelings. The free work- registration is required. the culinary staff from Paladar Latin is an experience most of them have not had to be medical assistants, physical therapy shops are offered by Hospice of the West- Kitchen, 28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere, for months. It is so meaningful.” assistants, occupational therapy assistants ern Reserve to any adult in the community Fabric & Feelings to David Simpson Hospice House recently Once each month, Meal to Remember and dietetic technicians. The students work who is grieving a loss. Anyone can enroll, Another Healing Arts Workshop, Fabric for its Meal to Remember program. Chef brings a different Cleveland-area restau- under the supervision of licensed or certi- whether or not they had a loved one cared & Feelings, is a group where participants Charles Sackman and his culinary staff rant to Hospice of the Western Reserve’s fied health care providers. for hospice. No art experience is necessary. use fabric techniques such as quilting prepared a festive gourmet dinner for pa- in-patient care centers (hospice houses) Now Open for Lunch Services offered at the center include The workshops are made possible through (sometimes with clothing from loved ones) tients and their families featuring special- so residents and their families can enjoy Tues—Friday 11—2 blood pressure readings; glucose and cho- funding from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. or photo transfer to create quilts, pillows, ties of the house, including mojo chicken, a restaurant dining experience together, Live Entertainment lesterol screenings; physical therapy and dolls and other types of lasting memories. rice, seasoned black beans, homemade complete with fine china and linens, wine occupational therapy; physical rehabilita- Words & Snapshots Sewing expertise is not necessary. This is plantain chips with pico de gallo and and live musical entertainment. All of the Most Fri and Sat 7—10 tion for daily living; pain management; A Healing Arts Workshop called Words an ongoing group that meets every Thurs- homemade margarita donuts with frosting. food, time and talent are donated by the bone density screenings; nutritional coach- and Snapshots will be held five consecutive day, 2 to 4 p.m. and the Elisabeth Severance A selection of fine wines was donated by restaurant. Photography, centerpieces and Tuesday - Thursday : 4:00pm - 10:00pm Wednesdays: Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4, Prentiss Bereavement Center and new par- Scoperta Importing, Inc. live musical entertainment for the dinners 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Elisabeth Sever- ticipants are always welcomed. “We are so grateful to Chef Sackman are provided by dedicated hospice volun- Friday & Saturday : 4:00pm - 11:00pm ance Prentiss Bereavement Center, 300 E. The workshops are free but advance reg- and his culinary staff for their incred- teers, who also assist the culinary teams 21801 Lakeshore blvd. (216) 417-3019 Seeking Court Appointed Special 185th St., Cleveland. istration is required. To register or to find ible generosity,” said Bill Finn, president with serving and cleanup afterwards. Now open Sunday for Football Extravaganza Advocates (CASAs) For Youth The five-week photography and journal- out about other free Healing Arts Work- and chief executive officer, Hospice of the Interested in having your restaurant ing workshop is ideal for those who would shops coming up, call Mollie Borgione Western Reserve. “There is no greater gift participate in the Meal to Remember pro- With Chuck Booms from Noon till end of game by Michele Blazinan assigned to 1-2 cases at a time and spend like to express their feelings through digi- 216.486.6544 or email her at mborgione@ to give to these families than more time to gram? Contact Lori Scotese at lscotese@ CASA of Cuyahoga County, a program of approximately 10 hours a month on a case. tal photography and writing. Participants hospicewr.org. spend with their loved ones. The simple act hospicewr.org or 216-287-8193. Child and Family Advocates of Cuyahoga The CASA is responsible for the inves- County, recruits, screens, trains, and sup- tigation, facilitation, advocacy, and moni- HGR Industrial Surplus ports volunteers who act as independent toring of the assigned child’s case of abuse, is hosting fact-finders for the court in cases involving neglect, and/or dependency to represent child abuse and neglect. the child’s best interests. 13th RAIN OR SHINE CASAs collect information that helps FREE ADMISSION & PARKING the judge make the best decision for a safe, Volunteer Requirements: At least 21 years ANNUAL FREE caring, and permanent home for children of age; have access to transportation; pass Euclid Creek Reservation Entry to the involved in the juvenile justice and child screening; complete training; respect and Euclid Beach welfare systems. 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Join us for muffins or bagels, fresh fruit, to Manor Care on Mayfield Road. There FARMER’S MARKET FREE FRESH PRODUCE Crochet– Tuesday, 10:00 AM AC AARP Meeting Bob’s Corner Euclid Senior coffee and tea. Please sign-up at the front will be food, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Monday, September 11th & 18th, 12:30- Euclid Senior Programs Monday, September 11th – 1:00PM desk by September 11th. 1:30PM Please be sure to use all your Monday, September 25th, 12:30- 2:30 PM Adult Coloring – Tuesday, 1:00PM, AC Speaker: Denise from DeJohn’s funeral Center Rocksino Casino Trip coupons! The farmer also accepts cash. (or until all produce is gone) First Come home. All the programs listed are available at Computer Classes Wednesday, September 27th Transporta- Thanks for being part of Euclid Senior First Serve. Please bring your ID EDUCATION – Monday, September 18th, 1:00 PM tion leaving the Center at 9:30AM to SOCIALIZATION Euclid Lakefront Community Center Programs! You must be a member of Euclid Senior Book Discussion The discussion for the next class will be: return at 3:00. The cost is $10.00 for Programs to Participate. Monday, September 11th 1 Bliss Lane, Euclid, OH 44123 Computer Basics, hardware explained members and $20.00 for non-members. Lisa Lee’s Reflexology HEALTH AND FITNESS Bible Study – The group meets Tuesday, 1:15PMin the Senior Center Library. 216-289-2985 www.cityofeuclid.com and how to protect your computer from Sign up at the front desk Monday, September 11th &29th, Chair Yoga –Monday at 10:00 AM 10:00AM– Library. Jennifer, from the Euclid Public Library, viruses. 10AM - 12:00PM AC $ 3.00 per class. will lead the discussion on the book, GATEWAY FUN BINGO Reflexology techniques are relaxing to the Arts & Crafts - Wednesday, 10:00AM – “The Whistler” by John Grisham. Thursday, September 28th Leave the mind and body. Along with the sounds of Yoga – Thursday at 9:00 AM AC Center at 1:15. Return at 3:00. Register at artistic music and aroma to soothe your Annex Room $ 3.00 per class. Nutritional Programs the front desk. soul, reflexology allows you to escape into Sewing – Thursday, 10:00AM, AC Euclid Senior Center offers a lunch pro- by Bob Payne the healing mode to help ground and Tai-Chi – Tuesday at 3:30 PM Art with Jack – Tuesday, 12:45PM gram Monday through Friday at Noon. I’ve received many, many responses to last SPEAKERS nourish you. 10 minutes for $10.00 We serve a nutritious meal that supplies month’s Bob’s Corner. Thank you! For those Sign-up at the front desk. DR – Six week series - $24, Drop-ins $6.00 American Red Cross Blood 1/3 of your daily nutrition requirements. who are wondering, I’ve been tentatively di- HUMANA per class. Mobile Our menus are written by a licensed dieti- Thursday, September 7th 1:30PM - agnosed with myeloproliferative neoplasm. September 8th,11:00AM to 11:45AM DPS tian to insure you receive a healthy lunch. 6:00PM Dining Room Annex. It’s a bone marrow disorder. My body is Humana will be on site to offer informa- Tuesday, Septem- Billie Exercise Class – (Chair) The suggested donation is only $1.00. tion on dental, vision, Medicare, advanced producing too many white blood cells and BIRTHDAY DAY- ber 12th Tuesday & Thursday 10:00AM in the Com- Reservations are to be made Monday, Breakfast with Bob Wednesday September 20th plan supplements, and hospital insur- 10:00AM – puter Room platelets. There is no cure, but it will most Cupcakes sponsored by Brookdale Ice ances. 1:30PM likely be manageable. cream sponsored by Euclid Senior Pro- Have a question Line Dance – Thursday, 1:00PM Tough times serve a purpose. They tend grams. Community Police Talk for an attorney to crack you open and clarify what is really Thursday, September 14th, 12:15 PM regarding estate Free Blood Pressure Checks important. They also show you who your “Cop –a- Question” – Immediately after planning, wills, Thursday, 10:00-11:00AM Please give your NOT ALL ARE true friends are. Lunch. Members from our Police Depart- trusts, Medicaid name to the volunteer and she will issue SCARS The outpouring of well-wishers has ment update us monthly and answer all Eligibility, Long Term Care Needs, or you a number. Wait in the hallway until shocked me. I’ve received visits from your questions. Can’t be here? Leave your Veterans Benefits? The attorneys at Daniel your number is called. friends, emails, texts, telephone calls, books, Breakfast with Bob will be on Thursday, questions at the front desk. Also, if you P. Seink Co. offer vast experience in the candy, cards and promises of prayers. It’s September 14th, 8:30 AM at Adam’s Place. have old medication that you need to field of elder law. Founder and Managing Chair Exercise to Music – Wednesday, remarkable to me, and it brings tears to my You must have your OWN transportation Foodies discard, they will take it as long as it is not Partner, Daniel P. Seink, is one of twenty 11:00AM DRA eyes. From the bottom of my heart, thank Thursday, September 21st,10:30AM liquid or needles. Ohio attorneys certified as an Elder Law you. Your encouragement is greatly appreci- Ice Cream Join us in the Library for Fun For Foodies. Attorney by the National Elder Law Silver Sneakers Class – Monday, Wednes- VISIBLE ated. May your kindness come back to you a Friday, Septem- All participants please bring your favorite Grief Support Group Foundation. Sign up for a 20 – minute day and Friday 10:00 – 10:50AM – Dining hundred times over! ber 8th, 12:15PM dish. Sign-up at the front desk. Thursday, September 14th, 12:45 PM time slot (FREE) at front desk. This service Room Annex Monday, Wednesday and One of our seniors read the article about Ice cream, ice The Grief Support Group is for anyone will continue on the second Tuesday of Friday Free with Silver Sneakers mem- cream, we all my illness, and was also deeply touched. As TRIPS: who has experienced the death of a loved each month. bership. No Silver S. Class on Monday, scream for ice I passed through the dining room, she called one; whether it was a spouse, child, parent, September 4th & 25th cream. Sponsored by Wickliffe Country me over. She told me that what I need is a sibling or friend. Provided by Euclid Se- Podiatry Place. Momma’s hug. “A Momma’s hug,” she said, nior Programs & Hospice of the Western Dr. Bangayanwill be here FUN AND GAMES “is when Momma hugs and rocks you side Reserve. on Wednesday, Septem- to side.” She explained that even hurt little ber 13th & 27th,9:20 to BEADING CLASS: 11:00 AM 1st Monday of the Month 10:30AM. to children will settle down and their hurting is RTA Friday, September 15th, at 11:15AM Call 289-2985 for an appointment at the Noon. FREEto members No beading class taken away when they get a Momma’s hug. RTA will be onsite to discuss changes in center. Fee - $20.00, w/membership. for September. She then proceeded to hug me tight in front the Regional Transit Authority System. Our counselors can of everyone, rocking me side to side. 13th Annual Cleveland Senior Post Office on Wheels Quilting Class – 2nd & 3rd Thursday, Now, I don’t know if that hug and all of Walk Low Vision Support Group Friday, September 22nd 12:30PM-2:30PM help with the emotional the well wishes will affect my blood counts Thursday, September 7th Monday, September 25th, 10:00AM 10:45 - 11:15AM (we will see later this month), but I can tell Rain or Shine. Leave the Senior Center at If you or a family member suffers from Special Services, Money Orders, Stamps & Pinochle Tournament – Friday – 1:00PM. pain of violence. you that there is truly something sacred Euclid Senior Donuts Day! 8:30 a.m. Register at the front desk. FREE Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopa- Packaging Supplies are available. Computer Room. about being there when someone is in need. Tuesday, September 12th at 11:00 AM thy, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Stroke to the We all experience ups and downs. We all Join us for a delicious Donuts provided by Grande Pointe Fun Bingo Optic Nerves or other eye related prob- BENEFITS CHECK-UP – FREE Open Card Play –Wednesday at 1:00 PM. have times when we feel strong, and times The Willows Health Rehab Center. Tuesday, September 19th – Leave the lems, don’t miss this talk. Monday, September 18th & 25th Card games, Pinochle, Bridge & Rummy. Get help. Start healing. when we feel weak. Perhaps the most dif- September 12th & 26th– 1:00 – 2:00PM Senior Center at 1:15PM returning around 9:00AM – 1:00PM ficult times are when we feel we have no 3:00PM. FREE– Register at the front desk. SERVICES Benefits Check – Up is a program to screen Bingo –Monday,Wednesday & Friday control over things. How comforting it is to adults 60+ for over 70 money-saving 12:45PM – Dining Room. have others who genuinely care about what MT. ST. JOSEPH’S OSHIIP programs: prescription drug assistance, (216) 707-3406 you are going through. COOKING WITH CHEF September 5TH, 11:00AM TO 2:00PM help paying Medicare premiums, help with Pool Tournament – Friday, September Please, do not underestimate the power RANDY Medicare health and drug plans change heating bills phone discounts, and much 15th, 9:20AM August winner – John you have to help someone else. The slightest Thursday, September 21st, 2:00PM every year. Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 – more. Call 216-289-2985 to schedule an Rogoski gesture of caring can be significant to some- Leave the Center at 1:30 to enjoy a cooking Dec. 7. Counselors from the Ohio Senior appt. one having difficulty in their journey. demonstration with Chef Randy Eagles. Health Insurance Information Program During your time of need, I sincerely FREE.Register at the front desk. (OSHIIP) will be onsite to help review (formerly the Free Medical Clinic) Bingo for Prizes. Sponsored by Kem- your insurance and answer any questions hope that all of you have people who care. per House & Mount St. Joseph. FREE about your Medicare coverage. Sign up at circlehealthservices.org/healing And, may you all be recipients of a Momma’s MANOR CARE COMMUNITY BINGO the front desk. hug. This message was supported by grant number 2016-VOCA-23487901 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Breakfast with Grande Pointe Tuesday, September 26th,, 2:00 – 3:00PM Office of Justice Programs, through the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Victims of federal crimes willbeserved. Wednesday, September 13th Leave the Center around 1:30 and return Bob Payne, Manager 9:30 – 10:30AM around 3:30PM. Take a relaxing van ride
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